Select an article on a pathogen in the last three years, apply the knowledge learned, and write a paper.

Select an article on a pathogen in the last three years, apply the knowledge learned, and write a paper.

The goal for this project is:

to make connections between concepts learned in the course and what is observed in a health care setting

to understand real-life applications of microbiology

For this assignment, you will summarize an article about a pathogen of your choice, apply principles learned to your pathogen, and discuss the healthcare implications of this pathogen. Review the rubric and be sure to address all aspects of the rubric. Use the Assignment Template hyperlinked above when writing your paper.

REQUIREMENTS

Writing Requirements (APA format)

Length: 2 pages (not including title page or references page)

1-inch margin

Double spaced

12-point Times New Roman font

Title page

References page (minimum of 2 scholarly sources)This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeArticle Summary

20 ptsArticle is accurately summarized with all details captured in the paper. 18 ptsArticle is well summarized, but a few details may be missing in the paper. 16 ptsArticle is summarized but is either missing details or inaccurately summarized. 14 ptsArticle is poorly summarized with only a few details correctly captured from the article. 0 ptsNo effort

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuality of Information/Integration of Sources

60 ptsAll of the following criteria are met: 1) Paper includes supporting details and/or examples from lecture material and/or textbook 2) The following should be included: a) morphology and cellular characteristics, b) susceptibility to antimicrobials, c) host cells, nutritional needs, growth conditions, d) mode of invasion into the host(s) and how it evades the immune system, e) interactions with the hosts, diseases caused and body systems that are affected, f) symptoms when the pathogen infects a host, g) diagnosis and therapeutic intervention needed. 3) Connection to the health/nursing field made. 54 ptsOne of the following criteria is missing. 1) Paper includes supporting details and/or examples from lecture material and/or textbook 2) The following should be included: a) morphology and cellular characteristics, b) susceptibility to antimicrobials, c) host cells, nutritional needs, growth conditions, d) mode of invasion into the host(s) and how it evades the immune system, e) interactions with the hosts, diseases caused and body systems that are affected, f) symptoms when the pathogen infects a host, g) diagnosis and therapeutic intervention needed. 3) Connection to the health/nursing field made. 48 ptsTwo of the following criteria are missing. 1) Paper includes supporting details and/or examples from lecture material and/or textbook 2) The following should be included: a) morphology and cellular characteristics, b) susceptibility to antimicrobials, c) host cells, nutritional needs, growth conditions, d) mode of invasion into the host(s) and how it evades the immune system, e) interactions with the hosts, diseases caused and body systems that are affected, f) symptoms when the pathogen infects a host, g) diagnosis and therapeutic intervention needed. 3) Connection to the health/nursing field made. 42 ptsMost of the criteria have not been met sufficiently. 0 ptsNo effort

60 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSource and Citation Requirements

10 ptsAll of the following criteria are met: 1) Minimum of two scholarly sources used (your newspaper article/publication will count as one of these sources). 2) Article was published within the last 3 years. 3) In-text citations are used in paper and there are corresponding citations on the reference page in APA format 4) Sources were accurately cited on the reference page 4. APA format is used for in-text citations and the reference page. 8 ptsOne of the criteria is missing. 1) Minimum of two scholarly sources used (your newspaper article/publication will count as one of these sources). 2) Article was published within the last 3 years. 3) In-text citations are used in paper and there are corresponding citations on the reference page in APA format 4) Sources were accurately cited in the reference page 4. APA format is used for in-text citations and the reference page. 6 ptsOne of the criteria is missing. 1) Minimum of two scholarly sources used (your newspaper article/publication will count as one of these sources). 2) Article was published within the last 3 years. 3) In-text citations are used in paper and there are corresponding citations on the reference page in APA format 4) Sources were accurately cited in the reference page 4. APA format is used for in-text citations and the reference page. 4 ptsMore than two criteria are missing. 1) Minimum of two scholarly sources used (your newspaper article/publication will count as one of these sources). 2) Article was published within the last 3 years. 3) In-text citations are used in paper and there are corresponding citations on the reference page in APA format 4) Sources were accurately cited in the reference page 4. APA format is used for in-text citations and the reference page. 0 ptsNo effort

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar/ spelling

10 ptsThere are none or minimal errors in grammar or spelling. 8 ptsThere are a few grammar or spelling errors (up to 3). 6 ptsThere are several grammar or spelling errors (4 to 7). 4 ptsThere are more than 7 grammar or spelling errors. 0 ptsNo effort

10 pts

Total Points: 100